SRINAGAR: Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, police have arrested four persons and seized 5 vehicles in Baramulla. A police party led by SHO Police Station Tangmarg under the supervision of SDPO Tangmarg Shri Imtiaz Ahmed-JKPS seized 3 vehicles (2 tractors, 1 Tipper) and arrested two divers at Shrai Kulhama Tangmarg involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Both the accused have been identified as Faisal Ahmad Lone son of Ab Aziz resident of Khonchipora & Tanveer Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Majeed resident of Wailoo Pattan.
Similarly, a police team led by SHO Police Station Pattan under the supervision of SDPO Pattan Shri Mohd Nawaz-JKPS seized 2 tractors and arrested 2 drivers at Babagund Pattan involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Ab Aziz resident of Hanjiwera & Farooq Ahmad Ganie son of Gh Mohiuddin resident of Babagund Pattan.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective Police Stations and investigation have been initiated. Persons found indulging in illegal extraction activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.